EX7 9BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Vicarage Gardens, 0.8km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish South West ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For serious buyers, EX7 9BY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £361k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9BY are sourced from Output Area E00102480 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE GARDENS, EX7 9BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE GARDENS, EX7 9BY.
325
52
£ 39,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX7 9BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX7 9BY — age 52, 84% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £361k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9BY. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 282,500
4 sales · Mean £ 308,750
Detached
£ 295,000
2 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX7 9BY has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westcliff Primary Academy
Orchard Manor School
Dawlish College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Central Stores0.8 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.8 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.9 km
- The Wee Shoppe Bakery0.8 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Lansdowne0.7 km
- The Royal British Legion0.5 km
- The Brunswick Arms0.9 km
- Swan Inn0.3 km
- The Swan Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.6 km
- Annie's0.9 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.8 km
- Daisy's Tearoom0.9 km
- Hoi Shing Restaurant0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pizza Palos0.6 km
- Siew May0.6 km
- Chip Ahoy0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish1.2 km
- Dawlish Warren3.3 km
- Teignmouth3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street0.2 km
- Church Street0.2 km
- Central Hall0.4 km
- Westcliff School0.4 km
- Central Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX79BY · Data under Open Government Licence